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How many 18 × 18 × 16 in boxes fit on a 48 × 40 pallet?
12 boxes per pallet: 3 tiers of 4, 54 in tall, 405 lb loaded.
Assuming 30 lb per box, stacked to 60 in including the pallet, on a 48 in × 40 in pallet.
Tier layout
How many in a truck or container
| Truck / container | Pallets | Boxes | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' Dry Van | 60 (2 high) | 720 boxes | 24,300 lb |
| 48' Dry Van | 56 (2 high) | 672 boxes | 22,680 lb |
| 40' Sea Container | 40 (2 high, 8 per pallet) | 320 boxes | 11,400 lb |
| 40' High Cube | 40 (2 high, 8 per pallet) | 320 boxes | 11,400 lb |
| 20' Sea Container | 20 (2 high, 8 per pallet) | 160 boxes | 5,700 lb |
Where it says "per pallet", the plan builds shorter pallets than the full 12 so they stack inside that truck or container. Open the plan to see each build.
Questions
How many boxes fit on a pallet?
12 per pallet: 3 tiers of 4, 54 in tall including the pallet. Height is what limits it; a taller max height fits more tiers.
How many fit in a 53' Dry Van?
60 pallets stacked 2 high, 720 boxes in all, 24,300 lb.
What freight class is it?
About class 125 by density (6.75 lb/ft³). Density is only part of the NMFC rules, so confirm the item with your carrier.
Can I change the numbers?
Yes. Open the plan in the optimizer, change the size, weight, pallet or truck, and download a load sheet and pallet labels. It is free and you do not need an account to try it.